MECH5255 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (University of Sydney): rated 4.1/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MECH5255 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 空调与制冷
Type: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Postgraduate Level 5
Handbook year: 2026
This unit of study develops an advanced knowledge of air conditioning systems and refrigeration applications. At the completion of this unit students will be able to determine thermal loads on structures and design an air conditioning or refrigeration system with attention to comfort, control, air distribution and energy consumption.
MECH5255 has 2 scored reviews: overall 4.1/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 4.0 stars); 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.3/5).
On Reddit: "If you did well in fluids/thermo and liked it, then air con is very good. Also a lot of jobs in building services in AUS. From memory there was (2?) quizzes and a couple assignments and a final project. Probably one of the more employable electives and I use that stuff in my day…"
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Q: Is MECH5255 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 4.1/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches MECH5255, and when is it offered?
A: MECH5255 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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